Raven Announces New Implementation of Slingshot(R) API
March 15 2012 - 12:00PM
Slingshot®, a breakthrough innovation in precision ag from Raven
Industries (Nasdaq:RAVN), is excited to announce the launch of a
new software application called OnSite™ from AgIntegrated that will
utilize the Slingshot API. The Slingshot API, or Application
Programming Interface, is a software-to-software interface that is
invisible to the end-user providing a simple way for one software
system to communicate with another.
OnSite is a cloud-based mobile and desktop app that assists with
file management and communications to and from the field by
socially connecting people. By tapping into the Slingshot API,
the OnSite software is able to communicate directly with Raven
field computers to efficiently transfer data and locate equipment
in the field.
AgIntegrated's use of the Slingshot API is evidence that a shift
is occurring in the agricultural industry where software and
technology providers are focusing more on their areas of expertise
and becoming more willing to collaborate and integrate with each
other to meet the demands of the industry. Today, the
Slingshot API already offers a solution that will allow
collaboration between the software providers such as AgIntegrated
and the technology in the field. "AgIntegrated's
implementation of OnSite is a great example of the Slingshot API at
work," says Paul Welbig, Director of Slingshot Operations for Raven
Industries. "Slingshot provides the wireless connection to
the hardware in the field and provides a great connection for
AgIntegrated to provide a seamless solution for their customers."
Another driver in this shift is the adoption of mobile technologies
and smart phones within agriculture. "Mobile technologies are
enabling the precision ag consumer to become the most important
asset once again," says Mike Santostefano, Director of Marketing
and Business Development for AgIntegrated. "These consumers,
including Precision Ag Specialists, Salespeople, Agronomists,
Consultants, Operators, and Growers, are the people responsible for
adopting and embracing precision agriculture. As seen in other
industries, these connected consumers will ultimately drive the
need for lower cost, easier to use, integrated systems that make
their day more efficient."
If you have questions about Slingshot or the Slingshot API,
visit www.ravenslingshot.com or call us toll free at (800) 243-5435
to learn more about how you can get started today. For more
information about OnSite, please visit www.onsiteag.com or
www.agintegrated.com.
About AgIntegrated
AgIntegrated, Inc. offers multi-platform applications and
information management solutions to the agricultural industry in
the form of consulting, development, marketing, and support
services. AgIntegrated's experience and knowledge of agricultural
processes, coupled with strong partnerships with top retailers,
equipment and chemical manufacturers, soil labs, and technology
providers enables AgIntegrated to provide premium, connected
solutions to meet industry demands.
About Raven Industries
Since 1978, Raven has helped define the concept of precision
agriculture and continues to create ground-breaking ideas and
products that improve the position of growers around the
world. Raven is publicly traded on NASDAQ (RAVN) and has
earned an international reputation for agricultural innovation,
product reliability and unmatched service and support. From
field computers to boom controls, from GPS guidance to steering
systems, Raven is leading the way for precision ag technology that
delivers in the field. In partnership with our network of
Raven dealers and distributors, we're helping growers of all sizes
and types work smarter, reduce input costs and increase yields and
profitability. Success in farming has always been about using
less and getting more. With Raven, you can simply do it
better.
Slingshot is a registered trademark of Raven Industries,
Inc.
CONTACT: Ryan Molitor, Marketing Supervisor
Raven Industries Applied Technology Division
605-335-0179
Ryan.Molitor@ravenind.com
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